The Autumn Farewell

The leaves of autumn blush in crimson hue,
A farewell whispered soft to summer's grace,
As golden light descends to take its place,
And forests don their robes of rusted dew.
The winds of change bring forth a chill anew,
In amber tones the trees their fate embrace,
Each branch prepares to face the winter’s face,
As bare as truth when time has come to view.

But in the silence of the winter’s reign,
The roots hold fast beneath the frozen crust,
For spring will thaw what winter dared restrain.
Though branches sleep, the earth remembers trust,
Awaiting life to course through them again,
And sing once more, as every tree must.



#ItalianSonnet#

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 9/6/2024 5:07:00 AM
Hi Frank, this is beautifully written but please check the rhyme scheme I requested for the contest, as there are a couple versions of the Italian sonnet - I would like to honor your talent (change it back after if you prefer the cdcdcd sextet) thank you
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Craig Cornish
Date: 9/10/2024 10:19:00 AM
Frank - your entry still is the same - remove it and reenter with the correct rhyme scheme or we have to move on - thanks
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Craig Cornish
Date: 9/7/2024 9:17:00 AM
Thanks Frank, I don't see the changes here or in the entry, but make sure to do the edit and reenter the corrected version.
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Frank Mashina
Date: 9/6/2024 5:59:00 AM
Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! I've made the changes to follow the CDECDE rhyme scheme as per your request. I would be truly grateful if you could check it back now. I really appreciate your support and the opportunity you honored me, Frank
Date: 9/5/2024 6:38:00 AM
I like the positive note of your sestet, Frank, from the standpoint of our climate. My family left for Alaska yesterday and I am reminded that the seasons change with place. Still I'm glad to live where we enjoy seasonal variety. What beauty there is in deciduous trees! Thanks for sharing; I rate your write a ten though I'm still pondering the rusted dew.
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Frank Mashina
Date: 9/5/2024 8:04:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you appreciated the positive note, especially as your family experiences Alaska’s unique seasons. The beauty of deciduous trees is indeed remarkable, and I’m thrilled my poem resonated with you. I appreciate the rating and your thoughts on the rusted dew. Safe travels to your family, and enjoy the seasonal wonders of Alaska! Frank
Date: 9/2/2024 8:55:00 AM
A lovely Autumn poem. Well done.
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Frank Mashina
Date: 9/3/2024 6:34:00 AM
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, Frank
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